raced keenly, led after 1f until 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders on outside, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, no impression after
behind, driven on outside over 2f out, never a factor, eased when no chance final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 2nd final 75 yards, not pace to trouble winner
dwelt, keen and soon chased leaders, pushed along on outside over 2f out, kept on to 3rd well inside final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, never on terms
held up, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra well inside final furlong
pulled hard, held up in mid-division, modest late headway
went left start, held up last, headway when not clearest of runs and squeezed through over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
led 1f, pressed leader, led again 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened quickly
William Haggas has started the season in fine form and his representative here Autocracy has to be considered first time in a handicap racing off a mark of 68 on his reappearance but CARAMELITA was good value for her win at Folkestone earlier this month and she can follow up off just a 2lb higher mark with the main danger rated as Master Mylo. Dean Ivory's gelding showed improved form when chasing home Mark Johnston's Sir Frank Wappat over course and distance last month and he has solid claims despite having been raised 3lbs since then. Eve Johnson Houghton's Kilmanseck is lightly raced but was well held on his handicap debut when last seen in October and looks best watched, while Kilt Rock has been punished by the handicapper for his win in a nursery here last term and looks too high in the weights. James Given's Murura stepped up from his debut effort when winning well at Wolverhampton last month and he has to be considered making his first start in a handicap off a mark of just 67 but Caramelita won easily off just a 2lb lower mark last time and can win again.
Arken Lad 7-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and hung right 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Thaliwarru (9-0) at Leicester 6f 3yo sll (6) sft.
Autocracy 10-1 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind I'malwaysright (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Caramelita Evensfav (9-0) Keen tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Folkestone 6f 3yo mdn (5) hvy beating Rio Mist (9-0) by 6l, 7 ran.
Kilmanseck 17-2 (9-6) Switched right after 1f, held up, always towards rear, 13th of 15, 14l behind North Shadow (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct.
Kilt Rock (IRE) 2-1fav (9-8) Took keen hold in mid-division on inside, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Be A Devil (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Love Match 2-1fav (9-6) Led, ridden and headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Pepi Royal (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Marjolly (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 8l behind Honest Broker (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Master Mylo (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Sir Frank Wappat (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Murura (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Ryan Style (9-13) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sweet Avon 7-4fav (9-3) Chased leader early, stayed in 3rd, pushed along well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 5l behind Cookie Galore (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
